3 Let not (A)steadfast love and (B)faithfulness forsake you; (C)bind them around your neck; (D)write them on the tablet of your heart.
3 Do not let loyalty and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart.(A)
17 (A)A man who is kind benefits himself, but a cruel man hurts himself.
17 Those who are kind reward themselves, but the cruel do themselves harm.
24 (A)Gracious words are like (B)a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and (C)health to the body.
24 Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.
25 (A)when he speaks graciously, believe him not, for there are (B)seven abominations in his heart;
25 when an enemy speaks graciously, do not believe it, for there are seven abominations concealed within;(A)
8 Whoever multiplies his wealth (A)by interest and profit[a] (B)gathers it for him who is (C)generous to the poor.
8 One who augments wealth by exorbitant interest gathers it for another who is kind to the poor.(A)
26 She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.
26 She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.(A)
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